Community Involvement

Lou and Monica believe that they and their family give back to the community what the community gives them – support and respect. Lou and Monica have served the community in a variety of positions over the years. A sampling of their community involvement is below:

Saint Marys Lions Club

United Way, Past-President

Saint Marys Water Authority Board

Kiwanis Club, Past-President

Recipient of American Legion Distinguished Service Certificate

Saint Marys/Benzinger Township Consolidation Committee

Instrumental in starting the original Saint Marys Bavarian Festival

Served as local leaders for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America

Hyett-Palma Saint Marys Downtown Blueprint Committee

Saint Marys Memorial Park’s Creative Playland Committee

Elk County Regional Hospital Auxiliary

Elk County Fair Board

Sacred Heart Parish, Financial Committee

Sacred Heart Association of Parents and Educators (SHAPE)

Elk County Footlighters

As well, Lou has served Elk County as County Coroner for the past 23 years. In 2009, he held the office of President of the Pennsylvania State Coroners Association working with other counties and coroners across the state to ensure proper procedures and protocols are in place.